Alachua County in Florida is ranked highly by bestplaces.net for a variety of factors such as its economy, cost of living, crime rate, and education. It has an overall rating of 73/100 on the site's scorecard, indicating that it is a great place to live. The cost of living index is at 83/100 while the crime rate score is impressively high at 91/100. Additionally, Alachua County has some of the best public schools in Florida – with an education score of 77/100. These rankings make Alachua County an attractive place for people looking for employment opportunities and affordable living costs without sacrificing safety or quality education.
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